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Alcoholism, Abuse And Domestic Violence |
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Ed Philips |
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alcoholism, abuse and domestic violence
Ed Philips
Many people don't realize that there is a difference between being an alcoholic and having an alcohol abuse problem. Those who are what some call "functioning alcoholics" are actually people with alcohol abuse problems. They clearly drink way too much on a regular basis and have some of the same symptoms of alcoholism such as health related issues.
Alcohol abusers usually have some resemblance of normality or have control over their actions. They set limits or only allow themselves to drink at specific times, but still consume way more than the average social drinker.
Alcoholics are unable to control their drinking at any point. They are physically, emotionally, and mentally addicted to alcohol. The consequences of alcoholism can be severe in regards to both mental and physical health, and how they function in the everyday world. Alcoholics, also known as those with alcoholism or an alcohol addiction, are unable to control their drinking at any time.
This distinction is very important in deciding the type of help one needs to become alcohol free. Alcohol abusers will need more emotional and psychological assistance while an alcoholic will also need more of the physical help in overcoming the continual consumption of alcohol.
There are many studies from universities throughout the country trying to understand the correlation between alcoholism an domestic violence. Some researchers believe that the high number of domestic violence cases involving alcohol may be misleading.
The underlying fact the matter is whether domestic violence cases are related to the abuse of alcohol or if alcoholic abuse is brought on by domestic violence, a bit like the chicken and the egg mystery...which came first? Whatever the reasons are, there is no doubt that alcohol does play a part in the domestic violence experienced by so many families on a daily occurrence. Both adults and children suffer alike the consequences as much as any family member can be the alcoholic who is dishing out the abuse.
Alcoholism is an illness that comes with blinkers and won't allow you to see the reality of the situation, but the first step for a family to overcome these problems is by admitting that they exist in the first place. The ideal start would be able to sit around the table together and discuss the problem rashly, but make sure that alcohol is not part of the meeting as this can lead to a violent end.
If you believe that these problems are familiar whether in your own family or in someone else's, the time has come to react and make that first step a reality. There are so many organisations and associations that are ready to give the necessary support to anyone who is ready to come to terms with their condition. You will find a lot of further guidance related to this subject on the following link at StopDrinking. If you do make a move now I thank you for having the courage to take the first step.
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